Division of Oncology Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Jeffrey A. Kern, MD Division Chief What do we do? The Oncology Division is dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and long-term follow-up and monitoring of individuals with known or suspected cancer. We diagnose and treat all adult cancers, with emphasis on cancer of the: lungs (thoracic), head and neck (ears, mouth, throat and sinuses) or stomach and intestinal (esophageal, stomach, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, colon, rectal, anal) cancers. We are pleased to participate in your evaluation at any point. We can review abnormal X-rays, CTs or PET scans. We offer state-of-the art therapy for patients diagnosed with cancer. Our Oncology team also is available to give second opinions regarding a diagnosis or treatment recommendation. Why National Jewish Health? No one knows lungs better than our experts. National Jewish Health is the leading respiratory hospital in the nation. We recently were named a Lung Cancer Screening Center of Excellence. Our lung expertise intimately connects us to the lungs, head and neck. Many years ago we added gastrointestinal (GI) specialists to care for our patients who also developed those issues. Our GI program has grown and now includes cancer screening and care. Additionally, our Division now treats all types of adult cancers, including blood and bone cancers, prostate cancer, brain tumors, breast cancer and leukemias to name just a few. Each patient has a multidisciplinary team to help them through every step of the cancer journey. Team members include lung specialists, medical oncology experts, pathologists specifically trained in cancers of the lung, expert radiologists capable of interpreting all types of radiologic images, radiation oncologists to deliver needed radiation therapy, surgeons and dedicated nurses. This expert group, through frequent meetings to review patient progress, ensures that state-of-the art care is provided to everyone. Click here for more information on cancer care at National Jewish Health. Jeffrey Kern, MD + × Jeffrey Kern, MD Jeffrey Kern, MD, is a board certified pulmonologist and specialist in lung cancer at National Jewish Health in Denver, CO. Dr. Kern serves as Chief of the Division of Oncology, Cancer Center. Chief, Division of Oncology, Cancer Center Director, Lung Cancer Center Vice Chair, Finance Professor Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Division of Oncology Robert Kantor, MD + × Robert Kantor, MD Robert Kantor, MD, is a board certified medical oncologist and hematologist in Golden, CO. He treats all cancers in adults, including breast, colorectal, lung, urological, leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Department of Medicine Division of Oncology, Cancer Center View Full Profile Make an Appointment James H. Finigan, MD + × James H. Finigan, MD James H. Finigan, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Finigan serves as Director of The Respiratory Centers of Excellence, Medical Director of the Lung Cancer Screening Program and Respiratory Institute Director for the Office of Research Innovation. Director, The Respiratory Centers of Excellence Medical Director, Lung Cancer Screening Program Professor Respiratory Institute Director for the Office of Research Innovation Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Division of Oncology, Cancer Center Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Laurie L. Carr, MD + × Laurie L. Carr, MD Laurie L. Carr, MD, is a board certified medical oncologist in Denver, CO. She treats lung cancer and cancer in the gastrointestinal tract. Associate Professor Department of Medicine Division of Oncology, Cancer Center View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Christopher B. Jones, MD + × Christopher B. Jones, MD Christopher B. Jones, MD is a board certified medical oncologist and hematologist in Denver, CO. He treats all cancers in adults, including breast, colorectal, lung, urological, leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Department of Medicine Division of Oncology Assistant Professor of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment View all (12) Faculty & Staff in Division of Oncology Find a Doctor Division of Oncology Sofi Abraham, NP + × Sofi Abraham, NP Sofi Abraham, NP, is a medical oncology and hematology nurse practitioner in Golden, CO. She treats all cancers in adults, including breast, colorectal, lung, leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Nurse Practitioner Western Hematology-Oncology Division of Specialty Services View Full Profile Make an Appointment Laurie L. Carr, MD + × Laurie L. Carr, MD Laurie L. Carr, MD, is a board certified medical oncologist in Denver, CO. She treats lung cancer and cancer in the gastrointestinal tract. Associate Professor Department of Medicine Division of Oncology, Cancer Center View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment James H. Finigan, MD + × James H. Finigan, MD James H. Finigan, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Finigan serves as Director of The Respiratory Centers of Excellence, Medical Director of the Lung Cancer Screening Program and Respiratory Institute Director for the Office of Research Innovation. Director, The Respiratory Centers of Excellence Medical Director, Lung Cancer Screening Program Professor Respiratory Institute Director for the Office of Research Innovation Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Division of Oncology, Cancer Center Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Christopher B. Jones, MD + × Christopher B. Jones, MD Christopher B. Jones, MD is a board certified medical oncologist and hematologist in Denver, CO. He treats all cancers in adults, including breast, colorectal, lung, urological, leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Department of Medicine Division of Oncology Assistant Professor of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Robert Kantor, MD + × Robert Kantor, MD Robert Kantor, MD, is a board certified medical oncologist and hematologist in Golden, CO. He treats all cancers in adults, including breast, colorectal, lung, urological, leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Department of Medicine Division of Oncology, Cancer Center View Full Profile Make an Appointment Jeffrey Kern, MD + × Jeffrey Kern, MD Jeffrey Kern, MD, is a board certified pulmonologist and specialist in lung cancer at National Jewish Health in Denver, CO. Dr. Kern serves as Chief of the Division of Oncology, Cancer Center. Chief, Division of Oncology, Cancer Center Director, Lung Cancer Center Vice Chair, Finance Professor Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Bronwyn Long, DNP, MBA, ACHPN, AOCNS, ACNS-BC + × Bronwyn Long, DNP, MBA, ACHPN, AOCNS, ACNS-BC Bronwyn Long, DNP, is a palliative care clinical nurse specialist at National Jewish Health. Ms. Long is in the Division of Oncology. Division of Oncology Department of Nursing View Full Profile Make an Appointment Nathan Murphey, NP + × Nathan Murphey, NP Nathan Murphey, NP, is a medical oncology and hematology nurse practitioner in Thornton, CO. He treats cancers and blood disorders in adults. Nurse Practitioner Northern Hematology-Oncology Division of Oncology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Rao Mushtaq, MD + × Rao Mushtaq, MD Rao Mushtaq, MD, is a board certified medical oncologist and hematologist in Thornton, CO. He treats all cancers in adults, including breast, colorectal, lung, urological, leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Assistant Professor Northern Hematology-Oncology Division of Oncology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Mohammed Salhab, MD + × Mohammed Salhab, MD Mohammed Salhab, MD, is an oncologist and a hematologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Salhab is in the Division of Oncology and Department of Medicine. Director of Community Oncology Practices Assistant Professor Northern Hematology-Oncology Western Hematology-Oncology Division of Oncology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Cheri Seeley, MS, PA + × Cheri Seeley, MS, PA Cheri Seeley, MS, PA, is a medical oncology and hematology physician assistant in Golden, CO. She treats all cancers in adults, including breast, colorectal, lung, urological, leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Department of Medicine Division of Oncology, Cancer Center Western Hematology-Oncology View Full Profile Make an Appointment Jordan Trudell, FNP-C + × Jordan Trudell, FNP-C Jordan Trudell, NP, is a medical oncology and hematology nurse practitioner in Thornton, CO. She treats all cancers in adults, including breast, colorectal, lung, urological, leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Nurse Practitioner Northern Hematology-Oncology Division of Oncology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Find a Doctor Nurses & Medical Staff Sofi Abraham, MSN, FNP-C Bronwyn Long, DNP, MBA, RN Cheri Seeley, MS, PA Collaborators From the University of Colorado Robert Meguid, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor, Surgery-Cardiothoracic Surgeon John Mitchell, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Cardiothoracic Division From Saint Joseph Hospital Mark A. Chidel, MD, Radiation Oncology Ari P. Ballonoff, MD, Radiation Oncology Related Programs Blood Draws Bone Marrow Biopsies Cancer Surgery (Off-Site Facilitation) Chemotherapy Clinical Nutrition Services Clinical Trials Colon Cancer Screening Program Diagnostic Testing Infusions Institute for Advanced Biomedical Imaging Interventional Pulmonology Program Lung Cancer Center Lung Cancer Screening CT Program Lung Nodule Clinic Lung Nodule Registry Program Palliative Care Radiation Oncology (Off-Site Facilitation) Screening Colonoscopy Program Research Lung cancer research is performed to obtain a better understanding of tumor formation, discover new therapies, as well as test new drugs and therapies for lung cancer patients. Learn about: Jeffrey A. Kern, MD, Research Jill Slansky, PhD, Research Additional Service Locations Northern Hematology Oncology Western Hematology Oncology Conditions We Treat Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Adult Cancers Anemia Bladder Cancer Bone Cancer Brain Tumors Breast Cancer Cancers of the Blood Cervical Cancer Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Clotting Disorders Colon Cancer Erythrocytosis Esophageal Cancer Head & Neck Cancer ITP Leukemia Lung Cancer: Overview Lung Metastases Lung Nodules Lymphoma MDS Melanoma Mesothelioma Multiple Myelomas (MM) Ovarian Cancer Pancreatic Cancer Pleural Effusion Prostate Cancer Sarcomas Thrombocytopenia Uterine Cancer Tests We Offer Blood Tests Biopsies CT-Guided Lung Biopsy Lung Nodule Biopsy Ultrasound-Guided Liver Biopsy Punch Biopsy of the Skin Bronchoscopy CT Scans - Chest & Body Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Evaluations Endoscopy Esophageal or GI Track Biopsies Esophageal or GI Track Endoscopy Lung Cancer CT-Guided Biopsy Lung Cancer Screening CT Lung Function Evaluation Mammogram Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Navigational Bronchoscopy PET Scans Pulmonary Function Screening Colonoscopy